Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Mountain City, Texas


The cost of living in Mountain City, Texas is 45.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $72,563 in Mountain City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain City, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Mountain City
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Mountain City, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Mountain City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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